back-to-school questions answered
This FAQ will teach you what your children need to start the 2025/26 school year right!
What forms are needed to enter school?
There are two forms required by K-12 schools in Georgia (3231 and 3300). Form 3231 is an immunization certificate that is issued when your child is up to date on all required vaccines. Form 3300 is a vision, hearing, dental, and nutrition screening certificate.
Your child must have a current, valid Form 3231 at all times in order to attend school. Form 3300 documents your child’s hearing, vision, dental, and nutrition screening. It is only required when your child enrolls for the first time in any school in Georgia.
Please visit Georgia DPH Immunizations Program for more information on required vaccinations.
Please visit your county’s school registrar site for county-specific related questions:
If your child is attending a private school or early child care center, please contact the school for questions about entry requirements.
Do I have to come to the health department to receive the required forms for school entry?
No. You can receive the forms from any licensed physician in the state of Georgia.
What records do I need to bring to transfer my child’s records?
You will need to bring ALL immunization records that you have for your child since birth. You can also bring a copy of the last physical done at your child’s pediatrician if it was completed within the last year.
If you are moving to GA from another state, please know that each state may have different immunization requirements.
Please click on the following links for the immunizations that are required in the state of Georgia:
Can I bring in records from the pediatrician with the hearing, vision, dental, and nutrition screenings on it?
Yes, you can bring in records from the pediatrician with the hearing, vision, dental, and height and weight on it, but the screenings must have been done within the last year. The vision and hearing must state pass or fail and/or have numeric values.
Do I need my child’s entire dental records including x-rays?
No. All that is needed to transfer to the dental portion of Form 3300 is a dental screening. This can be a letter from the child’s dentist stating the date of their last exam and that the child is not under a current treatment plan. That last exam must be within the last year.
What is a nutrition screening?
A nutrition screening includes obtaining your child’s height, weight, and body mass index (BMI).
If my records are not in English, do I need to get them translated?
Yes. Please have your records translated into English before your scheduled appointment
Can I be issued a 3231 form when my child is not up to date on required vaccines?
No. Your child must have all required vaccines to be provided a completed 3231 form.
How much do the services cost?
Record Transfer $10 per each school form
Vaccines Start at $21 (vaccine costs vary)
Hearing Screening $10
Vision Screening $10
Dental Screening $15
Nutrition Screening $15
*Hearing, vision, dental, and nutrition are required screenings for form 3300.
What methods of payment do you accept?
We accept cash and all credit cards, except for American Express. We do not accept checks.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept several types of private insurance, Georgia Medicaid, and Peachcare for Kids. For the full list of accepted insurance types, please visit our Make an Appointment page.
What do I do if I cannot afford the vaccines and screenings?
Reduced-cost vaccines and services are available based on eligibility criteria. The Health Department participates in the federal Vaccines for Children program which allows providers to immunize eligible children for a nominal administration fee. Pediatricians and other medical providers also participate in the Vaccines for Children program.
Does the Health Department provide a religious exemption form for vaccines?
No. If you want information on the religious exemption form you can contact the school system or visit the Georgia DPH Immunizations Program.
How do I make an appointment if my child needs vaccines or a school screening?
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